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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,888.91, 44,832.96 and 10,181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,888.91, 44,832.96 and 10,181.22 is: 15,271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,888.91 : 44,832.96 = 10,181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,888.91/44,832.96 = 10,181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,888.91x = 44,832.96 × 10,181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,888.91x = 456,454,229.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,454,229.01/29,888.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,271.69

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